PATENTS

      193.     -----.  [BLACK, J. F., AND KEARBY, K. K.]  (Standard Oil Development Co.).  Catalytic Conversion.  United States Patent 2,542,464.  Feb. 20, 1951; appl. filed Dec. 22, 1945, Serial No. 637,099; 3 claims (Cl. 260-449.6).  Chem. Abs., vol. 45, 1951. p. 4431.

Gives preparation for an Fe catalyst containing 0.1-10%, preferably 1% of the Fe oxide is moistened with an aqueous solution of KF of suitable concentration and the catalyst is dried and pilled.  It may be reduced in H2 for 2-6 hr. at 600º-1,400º F. and sintered in nonoxidizing atmosphere at 1,000º-1,800º F. for several hours.  Convention conditions for Fe catalyst are used in carrying out hydrocarbon synthesis with this catalyst.  3 United States patents cited.